Health Briefs: March 27

Published: Wednesday, March 27, 2013 at 8:24 a.m.

Last Modified: Wednesday, March 27, 2013 at 8:24 a.m.

Qigong classes at UU Fellowship

Ancient qigong (chi kung) Chinese wellness classes begin at 4:30 p.m.

April 3 at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship Hall at Kanuga and Price roads in Hendersonville.

Qigong is said to strengthen the immune system, enhance overall health and lower stress levels. The program is said to have many health benefits, including lowering of blood pressure, improved circulation, better balance, flexibility, deeper breathing, sounder sleep, improved concentration, quieting of the mind, and lifting of the spirit.

Newcomers are welcome and are asked to attend an initial qigong orientation at 4:15 p.m.

The classes are free. An optional $4 donation goes to local charities.

from St. George’s University School of Medicine in Grenada, West Indies.

She completed her residency training at Norwalk Hospital in Norwalk, Conn., and most recently worked at Premier Internal Medicine, an outpatient practice in Brighton, Mich. Anthony’s approach to patient care combines upto- date medical standards with careful listening.

“I enjoy getting to know my patients well and learning about their health goals,” she says. “Whether they are dealing with an acute or chronic health issue, my job as a physician is to guide my patients in the right direction using the latest, proven standards in care.”

Pardee Internal Medicine Associates have full admitting privileges at Pardee Hospital. Anthony is accepting new patients.

To schedule an appointment, call 694-7630.

Pardee, county EMS join cardiac program

Pardee Hospital and Henderson County Emergency Medical Service System have joined forces to participate in the statewide RACE CARS project and the national CARES registry, aimed at increasing the chances for survival in sudden cardiac arrest and assessing performance for further improvement.

Sudden cardiac arrest is the third-leading cause of death among Americans. The average national survival rate is 8 percent, but that rate varies widely by geographic region. In North Carolina, only 1 in 5 victims receive bystander CPR, and only 1 in 20 survive to hospital discharge.

To track the effectiveness of their efforts, Pardee Hospital, Henderson County EMS and other regional hospitals enter data about each cardiac event into the national Cardiac Arrest Registry to Enhance Survival (CARES). The registry helps to determine where ongoing improvements can be made. In addition, the partners plan to collaborate on another important phase in the program: community education about CPR and automatic defibrillator use.

“Our goal is to help Henderson County meet or exceed the national survival rate for sudden cardiac arrest by the spring of 2014,” says Dr. Robert Kiskaddon, Pardee Hospital’s chief medical officer and vice president of medical affairs. “Pardee and Henderson County EMS are working to streamline standards and techniques that are proven to be dramatically effective in improving sudden cardiac arrest outcomes. We are pleased to partner with the Henderson County EMS team to help our community reach this crucial goal.

Not only will this increase the survival rate but it may increase quality of life after a cardiac arrest event.”

RACE CARS standards indicate that a patient with no pulse should be given high-quality CPR — lasting for at least 20 minutes — at the scene of the event, ensuring that moving and transporting the patient creates no more than a 10-second pause in resuscitation efforts. Since adopting this new approach, the Henderson County EMS System has seen a marked improvement in cardiac arrest survival. The destination hospital’s emergency department meanwhile prepares to provide the rapid, structured interventions that have been shown to improve the short- and long-term prognosis of the sudden cardiac arrest patient.

Find out more at www.heartrescueproject.com/ index.htm and www.mycares.net.

Call 866-790-9355 or visit www.pardeehospital. org for more information.

ASHEVILLE

Dementia conference set for April 13

A conference, The Sacred Journey of Dementia, is set for April 13 at the First Baptist Church, 5 Oak St., Asheville.

Most conferences on dementia focus on data, symptoms and legal planning. The Sacred Journey of Dementia is designed to give a voice to all who are impacted by a diagnosis: those who receive the diagnosis, spouses, children, friends, neighbors and the professionals who interact with them (clergy, doctors, CNAs, social workers).

Focus will be given to the individual stories and how we as a community can be more understanding and responsive to the challenges.

The conference will feature Dr. Lisa Verges of MemoryCare as the keynote speaker. The conference also will include Asheville’s Playback Theater, art, video and breakout sessions. Participants in the Early Memory Loss Collaborative, folks people who have received a diagnosis, will share their insights during a panel.

Child care will be provided for children younger than 13 as well as adult care. Pre-registration for adult and child care is required by April 3.

The $30 registration fee includes a light breakfast, lunch and snacks. Registration at the door is $40.

<p>Qigong classes at UU Fellowship </p><p>Ancient qigong (chi kung) Chinese wellness classes begin at 4:30 p.m.</p><p>April 3 at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship Hall at Kanuga and Price roads in Hendersonville.</p><p>Qigong is said to strengthen the immune system, enhance overall health and lower stress levels. The program is said to have many health benefits, including lowering of blood pressure, improved circulation, better balance, flexibility, deeper breathing, sounder sleep, improved concentration, quieting of the mind, and lifting of the spirit.</p><p>Newcomers are welcome and are asked to attend an initial qigong orientation at 4:15 p.m.</p><p>The classes are free. An optional $4 donation goes to local charities.</p><p>Call 828-393-0805 for more information. </p><p>Dr. Jamie Anthony joins Pardee practice </p><p>Dr. Jamie M. Anthony has joined the staff of Pardee Internal Medicine Associates at 709 N. Justice St., Suite A, in Hendersonville.</p><p>Anthony is board-certified in internal medicine and received her M.D.</p><p>from St. George's University School of Medicine in Grenada, West Indies.</p><p>She completed her residency training at Norwalk Hospital in Norwalk, Conn., and most recently worked at Premier Internal Medicine, an outpatient practice in Brighton, Mich. Anthony's approach to patient care combines upto- date medical standards with careful listening.</p><p>“I enjoy getting to know my patients well and learning about their health goals,” she says. “Whether they are dealing with an acute or chronic health issue, my job as a physician is to guide my patients in the right direction using the latest, proven standards in care.”</p><p>Pardee Internal Medicine Associates have full admitting privileges at Pardee Hospital. Anthony is accepting new patients.</p><p>To schedule an appointment, call 694-7630. </p><p>Pardee, county EMS join cardiac program </p><p>Pardee Hospital and Henderson County Emergency Medical Service System have joined forces to participate in the statewide RACE CARS project and the national CARES registry, aimed at increasing the chances for survival in sudden cardiac arrest and assessing performance for further improvement.</p><p>Sudden cardiac arrest is the third-leading cause of death among Americans. The average national survival rate is 8 percent, but that rate varies widely by geographic region. In North Carolina, only 1 in 5 victims receive bystander CPR, and only 1 in 20 survive to hospital discharge.</p><p>RACE CARS (Regional Approach to Cardiovascular Emergencies Cardiac Arrest Resuscitation System) coordinates local medical resources to provide the rapid diagnosis and high-quality emergency treatment necessary to improve sudden cardiac arrest rates. Part of this strategy includes reducing disparities in sudden cardiac arrest treatment.</p><p>To track the effectiveness of their efforts, Pardee Hospital, Henderson County EMS and other regional hospitals enter data about each cardiac event into the national Cardiac Arrest Registry to Enhance Survival (CARES). The registry helps to determine where ongoing improvements can be made. In addition, the partners plan to collaborate on another important phase in the program: community education about CPR and automatic defibrillator use.</p><p>“Our goal is to help Henderson County meet or exceed the national survival rate for sudden cardiac arrest by the spring of 2014,” says Dr. Robert Kiskaddon, Pardee Hospital's chief medical officer and vice president of medical affairs. “Pardee and Henderson County EMS are working to streamline standards and techniques that are proven to be dramatically effective in improving sudden cardiac arrest outcomes. We are pleased to partner with the Henderson County EMS team to help our community reach this crucial goal.</p><p>Not only will this increase the survival rate but it may increase quality of life after a cardiac arrest event.”</p><p>RACE CARS standards indicate that a patient with no pulse should be given high-quality CPR — lasting for at least 20 minutes — at the scene of the event, ensuring that moving and transporting the patient creates no more than a 10-second pause in resuscitation efforts. Since adopting this new approach, the Henderson County EMS System has seen a marked improvement in cardiac arrest survival. The destination hospital's emergency department meanwhile prepares to provide the rapid, structured interventions that have been shown to improve the short- and long-term prognosis of the sudden cardiac arrest patient.</p><p>Find out more at www.heartrescueproject.com/ index.htm and www.mycares.net.</p><p>Call 866-790-9355 or visit www.pardeehospital. org for more information. </p><p>ASHEVILLE </p><p>Dementia conference set for April 13 </p><p>A conference, The Sacred Journey of Dementia, is set for April 13 at the First Baptist Church, 5 Oak St., Asheville.</p><p>Most conferences on dementia focus on data, symptoms and legal planning. The Sacred Journey of Dementia is designed to give a voice to all who are impacted by a diagnosis: those who receive the diagnosis, spouses, children, friends, neighbors and the professionals who interact with them (clergy, doctors, CNAs, social workers).</p><p>Focus will be given to the individual stories and how we as a community can be more understanding and responsive to the challenges.</p><p>The conference will feature Dr. Lisa Verges of MemoryCare as the keynote speaker. The conference also will include Asheville's Playback Theater, art, video and breakout sessions. Participants in the Early Memory Loss Collaborative, folks people who have received a diagnosis, will share their insights during a panel.</p><p>Child care will be provided for children younger than 13 as well as adult care. Pre-registration for adult and child care is required by April 3.</p><p>The $30 registration fee includes a light breakfast, lunch and snacks. Registration at the door is $40.</p><p>Email janeshermanemlc@ gmail.com for information. </p><p>Compiled from staff reports</p>